Archive for the ‘Travel’ Category
Expanding the Bike Pathways in Sydney, Australia
In many cities in the world, bicycles are becoming more common, and the roadways are expanding to accommodate the riders. It is no secret that the world needs to cut down on its dependence on the automobile and the consumption of gas and oil. Some riders choose to leave their cars at home and commute ...Read more.
The Day and Night of a Hong Kong Summer
The humid air and the high temperatures of a Hong Kong summer can be overwhelming and oppressive. Simply taking a short walk through city can leave one with a pretty intense sunburn and clothes soaked, dripping with sweat. There are a few ways that the locals and the tourists staying in a Hong Kong hotel ...Read more.
Slimbridge Wildlife Center in Glouscestershire
Located in the town of Gloucestershire, in the magnificent Cotswolds of England is a wildlife reserve that is sure to delight the young and old, the children and the adults alike. That is the Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Center. Among the many species of plants and animals, the center boast the largest collection of ducks, ...Read more.
Haunted Salisbury
While Salisbury, England is known as one of the country’s cathedral cities, it also has a reputation for housing many haunted buildings. This entices thrill and supernatural seeking tourists to the city every year. Particularly through October, the Salisbury hotels are packed with eager ghost hunters and individuals looking for some additional excitement to their ...Read more.
Windsor Castle
Windsor is a well known name in England, however if using it geographically, it actually refers to three different locations. Windsor in Berkshire is the most well known and it has the distinction of housing Windsor Castle. This is the largest and probably the most famous inhabited castle in the world. The castle itself dates ...Read more.
Picturesque Bath
I live in Los Angeles, a true American example of urban sprawl. Miles and miles of strip malls and convenient stores. Thinking that a place to be picturesque seems like it could only enter ones mind as a child’s fantasy. Don’t get me wrong, Los Angeles does have it’s moments of beauty. The ocean, natural ...Read more.
Hindu Religion in Goa
As with most of the country of India, Goa has a strong Hindu population. This is a fascinating religion, with many ancient aspects. It has been incorporated into much of the culture through the arts and architecture. In the Vaishnavite tradition of Hindu, Vishnu is considered to be the supreme God. Followers of the Adi ...Read more.
The Tragedy of Extinction on the African Island of Mauritius
Evolution in isolation creates some bizarre and unusual traits in species, often created specialized characteristics that are effective only in certain situations and habitats. And although the Dodo bird on the African island of Mauritius, lost its ability to fly, scientists agree that this was not a failure for the now extinct species. In a ...Read more.
Vacationing in Oahu
Oahu in Hawaiian means “gathering place,” and nothing could be more appropriate as this is one of the most popular of the Hawaiian islands. With Honolulu located to the southeast, Oahu is a magnet for both business and tourism, giving it an energy and excitement that is palpable the moment you set foot on shore. ...Read more.
Enjoy a Big Island Vacation
A Big Island vacation in Hawaii is one of the most interesting trips you can take if you are looking for something out of the ordinary. With its eleven climate zones that include rain forests and dry deserts, its snow-capped peaks, and its gorgeous beaches with sparkling sand, you will have some of the most ...Read more.
Shakespeare in the Park
Of the many divers offerings of the Public Theatre, its Shakespeare in the Park series, is one of New York’s most attractive summer offerings. This summer the productions include Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare, and The Bacchae, by Euripides. Located in Manhattan’s Central Park, the productions are free open air performances and enhance any evening ...Read more.
Incognito
Luxury Mauritius hotels are some of the most exquisite hotels the world knows. Its history as a port city means that the level of comfort and hospitality has been high for generations upon generations. Strangers are made to feel welcome here, and the hotels will be as warm and inviting as the sandy beaches. The ...Read more.
The Creative Nature of Chennai
Chennai is a city wherein artistic cultures flourish. Dance schools and music schools are abundant and found throughout each neighborhood. This is a city that is filled with humble people, who are kind and provide hospitality in a warm and inviting manner. The elegance of the culture is carried over into every aspect, every business ...Read more.
From the Minds of Children
The Youth Olympics with occur in Singapore, August 14-26, 2010. The Nanyang School of Art at the University of Design and Media, challenged the children of Singapore to a contest. They are to come up with ideas for a mascot, which will capture the flavor of Singapore and the spirit generated by the games. Some ...Read more.
Retail Therapy in Bangkok
Department stores are a good place to begin your shopping. They offer a comfortable environment, hassle free staff; you know the kind who doesn’t trail you to see if you’re shoplifting. The stores have genuine sales and fixed prices that provide useful points of reference when shopping in stores where prices aren’t marked. It’s good ...Read more.
Black Horse Street Fair
Anyone looking for festivals pertaining to the arts will find it in Mumbai, India at the Kala Ghoda Street Fair. The name means ‘black horse’, after a neighborhood in the Southern part of the city. Not only is it a crafts festival, but a fine arts festival with the participation of the galleries such as ...Read more.
Bill T. Jones at the New Museum
The New Museum in Manhattan is located on Bowery between Delancey and Houston Streets, close to restaurants and a luxury Manhattan hotel. The are presenting a new series of lectures, titled the Visionary Series. This program invites the top, thinkers and innovators in the artistic world from around the globe. From painters, to sculptors to ...Read more.
The History and Legacy of the Racetrack
Newmarket, England is just about sixty-five miles outside of London and has become a cosmopolitan city that nears that of London through the international interest in and tourism due to one industry. Newmarket is in the county of Suffolk and as the name suggests is a market village, but what Newmarket has become famous for, ...Read more.
Calls to Improve Fashion Week
Designers and buyers at Dubai Fashion Week are calling for changes in the event to make it more viable. The third annual edition of Dubai Fashion Week kicked off on April 5th and runs through April 9, 2009. Buyers and designers alike are concerned at the lack of marketing for the event as well as ...Read more.
Unspoken Understanding
Forty-Six years ago Thio Keng Poon started the Malaysia Dairy Industries in Singapore. What began as one company with a profit of one million dollars, has grown over the years into an industry with four companies and $800 million in profits each year. Throughout this time he has become well known for his entrepreneurial spirit, ...Read more.
Cape Town Vineyards
Visitors usually travel to Cape Town on their way to other parts of Africa. Those who stay tend to zero in on the city’s beaches, mountain parks, and historic landmarks. There’s also plenty of shopping, food, and entertainment to keep any tourist happy. However, those willing to go a bit off the beaten track will ...Read more.
Green Demolition in New York City
The world is finally going green. One way this is being demonstrated is in the deconstruction of abandoned buildings in the city of Manhattan. Many cities around the world have set up energy and conservation programs, such as the desalination plants in Singapore, the wind-energy plants in Southern California, and the energy efficient traffic lights ...Read more.
Protection of Marine Life off the Coast of Mallorca
Surrounding the beautiful and picturesque coast of Spain and its neighboring Balearic Islands is the Mediterranean Ocean. This is half of the two vessels of water that meet and combine to make up the Strait of Gibraltar, the other body of water being the Atlantic Ocean. Off the coast of the resort towns on the ...Read more.
2010 Dubai Boat Show to be Even Bigger
After the amazing success of the 2009 Dubai International Boat Show, the organizers have announced that they will expand next year’s show even more. The Dubai International Marine Club and the Dubai World Trade Centre are promising to provide more berths for so-called “super yachts” in 2010 as well as to provide more marina and ...Read more.
Singapore: Now Hiring
There are over 2,000 jobs available in Singapore at this moment. And there are not enough qualified technicians from Singapore to fill those positions. The government has offered scholarships, to the tune of 5 million dollars so far for only eighteen scholarships, to the people of Singapore, and over the next few years that funding ...Read more.
Luciano Pavarotti in Barcelona, Spain
Pavartotti’s father could not overcome his nerves in order to sing. Well known around the cigar company he worked, for having a fine tenor voice. During WWII Pavarotti’s family moved into a two room flat where the then young man had dreams of becoming a goal keeper for football. He began is voice training in ...Read more.
Canals and Squares of Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a city steeped in history and culture. When one visits for the first time, the question is ‘which to experience first’? Well, the canals may be a fine place to start. During the day, beautiful…then come the night-time and the canals become magical. Lit by small lights, big lights, lit in just a ...Read more.
The Big Apple
New York city is such a vibrant and exciting place its easy to see why its the top tourist destination in the US — and one of the most popular in the world. There’s so much to see and do in this “city that never sleeps” that many people find they must return to the ...Read more.
Relaxing in Goa
Every year millions of visitors are attracted to the small Indian state of Goa. While many people in the US have never heard of this exotic destination, it is quite popular with visitors from Europe, India, and the rest of Asia. They are drawn to the incredible beaches, lush vegetation, and the year-round party atmosphere. ...Read more.
